BA (Hons) Graphic Design and Animation

About the courseOn the graphic design and animation course, you’ll have the opportunity to learn the techniques and skills to pursue a multi-media design career in the digitally evolving creative industries. From film and advertising to websites and social media, graphic design and animation co-exist across different media channels including digital, print and moving image.Why study Graphic Design and Animation?Learn the core skills needed in the creative industry, from the handmade to the digital, including 2D and 3D concept realisations.We’ll support and inspire you to experiment with creativity to help you become a strong designer/animator.You’ll have the opportunity to gain a wider understanding of the strategies behind developing your work including storytelling narratives, visual language, branding and the user experience.Our approach closely aligns itself with creative industry practices. It also encourages innovation through collaboration, which will enhance your prospects when applying for an optional industry placement. The ambitions and ethos of this course are championed by our students, staff, graduates and industry partners. It’s vital that you understand how graphic design, both static and animated, works in the wider world, so we work with a range of communication theories and diverse guest speakers, giving you the chance to understand the factors shaping the industry.